10 miracle remedies to make varicose veins disappear naturally.
Nowadays, many people have varicose veins.
Indeed, this pathology is more and more frequent.
According to studies, approximately 25% of women and 10% of men have varicose veins.
Varicose veins are characterized by dilation of the veins that appears under the skin.
Most often, varicose veins form in the thighs and calves, due to abnormal dilation of the walls of the veins.
As a result, this causes the valves to malfunction and the blood flow to stagnate.
Varicose veins can cause many symptoms, including:
- a feeling of heavy legs,
- pains,
- fatigue,
- an unpleasant feeling in the legs, which only movements can relieve and
- burning sensations.
Most importantly, dilated veins are visible to the eye, and their unsightly appearance is a concern for many people.
What are the causes of varicose veins?
In most cases, varicose veins have no specific cause.
On the other hand, we know that certain elements are linked to the appearance of venous insufficiencies:
- inheritance,
- activities that require you to stand for a long time,
- overweight,
- taking contraceptive pills,
- the constipation,
- hormonal changes during pregnancy,
- puberty and
- menopause.
To get rid of varicose veins, there are medical and surgical treatments that are very expensive.
But, fortunately, there are also alternative treatments and 100% natural.
Indeed, many medicinal plants are known for their beneficial properties against varicose veins.
So, without further ado, here are the 10 natural remedies that reduce the feeling of heavy legs and make varicose veins disappear. Look :
1. Apple cider vinegar
It is one of the best allies against varicose veins.
Acting as a natural detoxifier in the body, apple cider vinegar also improves blood circulation.
Thanks to the apple cider vinegar, the blood begins to circulate normally again, which greatly reduces the feeling of heaviness in the legs and the appearance of varicose veins.
How to do
- Put pure apple cider vinegar on the affected area and gently massage the varicose veins. Do this treatment in the morning when you wake up and in the evening before going to bed. Continue for a few months to reduce the dilation of varicose veins.
- Put 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water and stir well. Drink this mixture 2 times a day for at least 1 month.
Don't have apple cider vinegar at home? Here is the easy recipe for making apple cider vinegar from your leftover apples!
2. Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper has been recognized for centuries as a miracle treatment against varicose veins.
With its exceptional content of vitamin C and flavonoids, it stimulates blood circulation and relieves pain in swollen and blocked veins.
How to do
- Mix 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper powder in a glass of hot water.
- Drink this mixture 3 times a day for 1 or 2 months.
3. Olive oil
If herbal medicines are effective treatments for varicose veins, this is mainly because they improve blood circulation.
However, a simple massage with olive oil stimulates blood circulation and reduces inflammation as well as the sensation of pain.
How to do
- Mix olive oil and vitamin E oil in equal parts. Heat slightly, then massage the varicose veins with this hot oil for several minutes. Repeat this treatment twice a day, for 1 to 2 months.
- If you don't have vitamin E oil, you can also mix 4 drops of cypress essential oil in 2 teaspoons of warm olive oil. Massage this mixture on the affected area.
4. Garlic
Known for its powerful anti-inflammatory properties, garlic also helps reduce the symptoms of varicose veins. In addition to that, it destroys toxins present in the blood thus improving blood circulation.
How to do
1. Finely chop six garlic cloves and put them in a clean glass jar.
2. Squeeze the juice of three oranges and pour it into the jar.
3. Also add two tablespoons of olive oil.
4. Let the mixture sit for about 12 hours.
5. Stir the jar and put a few drops of the mixture on your fingertips.
6. Pass the mixture on your varicose veins for 15 minutes, making circular motions.
7. Wrap the affected area with a clean cotton cloth and leave it on overnight.
8. Repeat this treatment every night for several months.
Raw garlic is good for you! So, consider adding raw garlic to your daily diet as well.
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5. Holly (butcher's broom)
Butcher's broom, or holly, is a thorny bush with small leaf-shaped twigs and red berries. It is also named spicy boxwood, thorny myrtle or rat thorn.
Holly is particularly effective in relieving the pain and impatience of varicose veins.
On the other hand, ruscogenin naturally contains ruscogenin, a molecule used to narrow blood vessels due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-elastase properties.
How to do
Take 100 mg of holly berry capsules, 3 times a day.
Made from the roots of the plant, holly berry capsules contain vitamins B and C as well as calcium, chromium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, selenium, silicon and zinc.
Holly capsules help fight inflammation and reduce the dilation of varicose veins, as well as improve blood circulation to the upper legs.
Note: Because of its vasoconstrictor properties, people with high blood pressure or benign prostatic hyperplasia should consult their doctor before taking products containing holly.
6. Witch Hazel
This North American shrub is also named witches hazel. Its bark and leaves are used for their vasoconstrictor and astringent (that is, tighten organic tissue) properties.
Witch hazel is a very effective herbal remedy for strengthening the walls of blood vessels, thereby reducing the appearance and symptoms of varicose veins.
In addition to its astringent properties, witch hazel also contains gallic acid and several essential oils that help reduce the dilation and pain of varicose veins.
How to do
- Dampen a washcloth with witch hazel floral water, which you will use to cover the affected area. Repeat this treatment 2 to 3 times a day, for 1 or 2 months.
- You can also run a lukewarm water bath and add 10 to 20 drops of distilled witch hazel. Soak your legs in it for at least 15 minutes. Then rinse your legs with clean water and dry with light touches. Repeat this treatment once a day, for 1 or 2 months.
7. Horse chestnuts
Horse chestnuts have been used for centuries as a treatment for varicose veins.
Be careful, this seed should not be confused with the edible chestnut, the chestnut, which is the fruit of the chestnut tree.
Horse chestnut has anti-inflammatory properties and reduces swelling of the veins, thus helping to increase the tone of the walls and make varicose veins disappear.
Among the compounds found in horse chestnut seed extract is aescin, which increases the elasticity of veins and blocks enzymes that can damage the walls of capillaries.
Horse chestnut extract is an effective short-term treatment for the symptoms of varicose veins, according to several clinical studies.
How to do
- Horse chestnut gel is easily found in organic stores. Apply this gel to the affected area, 2 times a day. Used regularly, horse chestnut gel helps drastically reduce swelling and pain in the legs.
- You can also use horse chestnut capsules. The most common dosage is 300 mg twice a day. Never take raw horse chestnut because it contains large amounts of esculin, a known toxic compound.
Note: this remedy is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
8. Parsley
Parsley is rich in vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that promotes collagen production and helps cell regeneration and formation.
Parsley also contains rutoside (3% of its leaves). This compound plays an important role in strengthening the capillaries, which makes it very useful in alleviating the symptoms of varicose veins.
How to do
1. Chop a handful of fresh parsley and boil in 25 cl of water for 5 min.
2. Remove from the heat, cover and let cool until the solution is lukewarm.
3. Filter through a sieve.
4. Add 1 drop of rose essential oil and 1 drop of marigold macerate (Calendula officinalis).
5. Let the solution sit in the refrigerator for several minutes.
6. Using a cotton ball, apply the solution to the affected area.
7. To remove varicose veins, repeat this treatment every day for several months.
Also, try to eat raw parsley as often as possible.
9. Red vine leaves
Red vine leaves have a high content of flavonoids, known for their beneficial properties on the veins.
But that's not all. Thanks to their astringent, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and homeostatic properties, red vine leaves are a very effective treatment against varicose veins.
How to do
1. Boil 15 g of red vine leaves in 1 liter of water for 10 to 15 minutes.
2. Let it steep for several minutes, until the solution is lukewarm.
3. Pour everything into a small basin and soak your feet in this bath for 5 minutes.
4. Now put your feet in a basin of cold water for 10 sec.
5. Repeat this treatment 3 or 4 times in a row, always ending with a foot bath in cold water.
6. Then massage your legs with castor oil, starting from the bottom to the top of the legs.
7. Finally, put your legs in an elevated position for a few minutes.
As an alternative treatment, be aware that there are also capsules of red vine leaves in organic stores, or here on the Internet.
10. Worry (Calendula officinalis)
Marigold is not just a beautiful flower. Rich in flavonoids and vitamin C, this medicinal plant stimulates the production of collagen and promotes cell regeneration and formation.
Most importantly, marigold improves blood circulation, thereby relieving the various symptoms of varicose veins.
How to do
1. Boil a handful of marigold flowers in 1 liter of water for 5 min.
2. Dip a piece of cotton cloth in this solution, which you will use to cover the affected area.
3. Let sit until the fabric cools completely.
4. Repeat this treatment several times a day, for a few months, until you notice an improvement.
And if you have some in your garden, know that you can also eat the marigold petals.
Results
And there you have it, with these 10 grandmother's remedies, you will be able to reduce the swelling and pain associated with varicose veins :-)
But above all, these herbal remedies will help you make those nasty dilated veins disappear!
In addition, be aware that there are several preventive treatments to prevent the appearance of varicose veins.
In particular, it is advisable to regularly walk, cycle or swim.
Indeed, these physical activities facilitate the venous return of the legs to the heart.
Your turn...
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